NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt

After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Lilibeth Ramos entered the Lifestyle Medicine Program, where she improved her A1C from 10.6% to 5.8% in 7 months

The group visits include weekly classes on topics such as creating a nutritious plant-powered plate, reading nutrition labels, mindful eating, stress management, sleep health, and fitness fundamentals

In six months with the Lifestyle Medicine Program, patient Samuel Rios improved his A1C levels from 11.3% to 5.7% while coming off of insulin; patient Armando Perez Solis improved his A1C levels from 9.4% to 6.0%, putting his diabetes into remission; and patient Davi Baez improved her A1C levels from 11.2% to 8.5% despite being on medication that increased her blood sugar

Patients of the program will receive six home deliveries of seasonal, fresh produce

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